curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-how-to-express-disagreement/67af1528c5b6a20ec8a5b7da.md
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"text": "Anna, I heard your company is embracing 100% remote work.",
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"text": "I'm not sure that's the best approach. Doesn't it create a disconnect among team members?",
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"text": "That's a valid point. However, we've been using collaboration tools to keep everyone connected.",
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"text": "How about trying some of those in your company?",
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"text": "That's a good suggestion, but I'm not sure I'd find much support for implementing it. Thanks for the idea, though.",
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